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10 More Good Reasons to Exercise
The rewards are even greater than you may have expected
By Denise Kessler
We all know that exercise can help lower our risk of heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. But let's be realistic. What really motivates us to squeeze fitness into our busy lives are the immediate payoffs: keeping our weight under control, or being able to carry a bag of groceries effortlessly up the stairs. But regular exercise does far more than help us stay fit. Research shows that it also keeps us going strong in a number of surprising ways. Find out what benefits are in store for you.
1. Feel more confident
Exercise may be one of the best self-esteem enhancers there is - and one of the easiest. After all, who can't make time for a 10-minute brisk walk? "Dozens of studies show that regular workouts can significantly boost confidence, no matter how fit you are," says Robyn Stuhr, director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. "Women who exercise tend to develop a strong sense of accomplishment."
The keys to building confidence through exercise, says Stuhr, are to set reasonable goals, and to celebrate the new skills and strengths you acquire along the way.
2. Build brainpower
Aerobic exercise not only helps your body feel spry, it also quickens your mind. Being physically active increases blood flow to the brain, making your mind work more efficiently. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that regular exercisers scored better on word association and memorization tests than nonexercisers. Fit participants also proved to be faster thinkers than less-fit people their age. Regular exercise can also reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's, a degenerative disease that impairs memory.
3. Stop cheating on your diet
New findings suggest that exercise may be the best antidote to binge eating, a problem often brought on by stress. When tension hits, many women reach for a sweet snack. But a study at California State University in Long Beach found that people felt less tense and more energetic after taking a brisk, 12-minute walk than they did after eating a candy bar. Katy Carlton, 32, a public relations consultant in Rockport, Massachusetts, is living proof of this. She discovered that taking a swim class or going for a walk with her son, Ben, lowered her level of stress. Once she got into the routine, she no longer needed to soothe tension with a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
4. Sleep better
The key to restful slumber may be as simple as taking a brisk walk four days a week. That was the finding of a study at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The research showed that adults who walked or did aerobics for 30 to 40 minutes fell asleep twice as fast and slept longer than those who didn't exercise.
Consider how much regular walking and strength training helped Sandra Norris, 33, a sales assistant in Pasadena, California. "Not only do I require less sleep, the sleep I do get is more restful," she says. "I don't even need that afternoon coffee pick-me-up anymore!"
5. Get a creative boost
A study at Middlesex University in London, England, found that regular exercise may enhance creative thinking by increasing the flow of nutrients to certain areas of the brain. Faced with a major mental block at work? Do what Darien, Connecticut, writer Holly Gates Russell does. "I take a fifteen-minute brisk walk to the store. When I take an exercise break, I return to my desk feeling refreshed and ready to work." If you can't escape from your office, try a quick walk up and down the stairs, suggests Tamilee Webb, author of Workouts for Dummies. And be sure to stop at the water fountain to rehydrate.
6. Stand taller
Doing strength training and flexibility exercises that improve posture can increase your height by up to a quarter-inch in a mere 12 weeks. That's what researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington learned when they were looking for ways to prevent osteoporosis.
And there's more good news. "Any woman who does weight-bearing exercise several times a week, such as brisk walking, can improve bone density in her spine, reducing osteoporosis risk," says Carleen Lindsey, a physical therapist who participated in the study.
7. Ward off colds
A little exercise can go a long way toward preventing a bad cold. To prove this point, researchers at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, asked formerly sedentary women to walk briskly for 35 to 45 minutes, five days a week, for 12 to 15 weeks. The result: The exercisers reported half the number of sick days of women who didn't walk. It worked for Karen Krause, 27, a physical therapist in Savannah, Georgia, who swims three times a week. "While others are plagued with colds during the winter, I get mildly sick once or twice a year."
8. Save money
Being fit can actually reduce your medical bills. A study at HealthPartners Center for Health Promotion and Research Foundation in Minneapolis found that people pay a price for inactivity, and that amount is even higher when people are also obese. Study participants with a low level of fitness paid an additional 10 percent of their annual health-care costs - or about $176 - each year. Obesity was associated with another 8 percent increase in costs, or an extra $135 each year.
9. Improve your hearing
What do you think would happen if you added two 30-minute brisk walks or bike rides to your regular exercise routine? Sure, you'd boost your cardiovascular health, but that's not all. Kathleen Hutchinson, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, found that physically fit people who exercise regularly have stronger blood circulation, which may offer some protection against hearing loss. According to Dr. Hutchinson, 30 minutes of brisk walking, biking or other cardiovascular exercise several times a week may be beneficial.
10. Deliver on time
Studies have shown that pregnant women who do at least three hours of aerobic exercise a week improve their chances of on-time delivery. In addition, having stronger muscles may shorten labor time, according to Maureen Hatch, Ph.D., director of the division of epidemiology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, who directed a study of 557 prenatal women.
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10 Easy Ways to Eat Healthier This Year
by Lynn Grieger, RD, CDE
Try these 10 easy new habits and you'll be fast on your way to improved health.
1. Honey, I shrunk the food! Unfortunately, the opposite has happened: Portion sizes have grown to T. rex dimensions, increasing our waistlines, and the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. To combat the trend, shrink your portions by using smaller plates, asking for a small ice cream cone, beverage or sandwich instead of a large, splitting restaurant entrees with a friend or ordering a lunch-size portion even at dinner and vowing to never supersize.
2. Pump up the volume. Choose low-fat, high-fiber foods whose lower calorie density fills you up without filling you out. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes are high-volume foods that not only help trim your waistline but also provide nutrients essential for health.
3. Add to your meals -- fruits and vegetables, that is! Add one fruit or vegetable to every meal, and you'll be on your way to lower blood pressure and improved health. Try grapes for breakfast, raw broccoli with low-fat dip with lunch and fruit salad with dinner.
4. Drink up. Get a water bottle and carry it with you everywhere you go. You'll find yourself drinking water while you're driving, at your desk, during meetings and watching TV. Drinking water instead of coffee, soda, fruit punch or other sweetened beverages saves calories as it keeps your body functioning optimally.
5. Go meatless. Eat a meatless meal at least once each week -- two or three times if you're feeling adventurous! Choose a bean tortilla, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, veggie burger instead of hamburger, chili with beans instead of meat, or a tofu stir-fry. You'll consume less fat and saturated fat, plus increase your fiber intake!
6. Breakfast with champions. Studies show people who start the day with breakfast cereal have higher intakes of vitamins and fiber and lower intakes of fat and saturated fat. For the healthiest cereal, choose one with at least five grams of fiber and no more than eight grams sugar per serving. Pour on skim milk for a double bonus!
7. Must-not-see TV. Stop eating meals while watching TV or snacking during your favorite show. Research plus common sense tells us we eat more when we're watching the tube.
8. Make friends with Charlie and his pals. Water-packed tuna, salmon and mackerel are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that protect our heart and cardiovascular system. Experts recommend eating these types of seafood twice each week.
9. Say "moo." Calcium not only builds strong bones, it also helps reduce blood pressure. Get adequate calcium by drinking milk, enjoying yogurt or low-fat cheese, or trying a calcium-fortified orange juice. If soy or rice milk is your beverage of choice, make sure it's fortified with calcium.
10. Brown bag it. Instead of buying lunch every day, or worse yet, skipping lunch altogether, pack your lunch at least one day each week. Make a sandwich with whole grain bread, low-fat meat, and lots of veggies like dark green lettuce, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, and grated carrots. Add a piece of fresh fruit or a container of no-added-sugar mixed fruit or applesauce. Satisfy your sweet tooth with yogurt or fat-free pudding and your need for crunch with pretzels or baked tortilla chips. You'll save money and eat less fat, salt and sugar.
Having too much or too little of a vitamin or mineral in your system can lead to hair loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raghu
Vitamin A:Antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp.
Food sources: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches
Vitamin C - Antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health.
Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables.
Vitamin E - Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation.
Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Promotes scalp circulation.
Food sources: Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat.
Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss, helps create melanin, which gives hair its color.
Food sources: Brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk.
VitaminB12 - Prevents hair loss.
Food sources: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk.
Minerals:
Copper - Helps prevent hair loss as well as defects in hair color and structure.
Food sources: Shellfish, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, eggs, chicken and beans.
Magnesium - Works with calcium to promote healthy hair growth.
Food sources: Green vegetables, wheat germ, whole grains, nuts, soy beans, chickpeas and fish.
Calcium - Essential for healthy hair growth.
Food sources: Dairy, tofu, fish, nuts, brewer's yeast, beans, lentils and sesame seeds.
Kanya_kris,Quote:
Originally Posted by kanya_kris
Many many thanks 4 the info, sorry I did not reply 2 your post b4, cos i just saw it now1
I have seen Tofu, being a high source of Protein, is Tofu available like paneer cubes???
thanks again
Hi all
Though tamarind has medicinal properties I am told it also induces body heat.Is it true?Should tamarind intake be reduced cos tamarind is extensively used in SI cooking right?
Regards
Sowmya :)
not very sure,Sowmya... but I don't use tamarind frequently as I've seen many ayurveda practisioners suggesting to reduce it for many of their patients...not sure if it's coz it'll react with the medicines given or it's generally not that good...
Does tamarind cause body heat?,,,till now i was thinking it helps u cool down :huh:
Hibiscus is a very good hair tonic...both inside and outside :) hibiscus leaves paste is very good for hair wash and drinking hibiscus flower water is also good for ur hair
just put some hibiscus petals in water, leave it overnight and drink it the next morning
apply creamy yogurt on ur hair and scalp , 1/2 an hour before washing...it controls hairfall
Yes.. Ayurveda advises to use Tamarind within a limit... because...Quote:
Originally Posted by dev
(1) Tamarind is an Acidic- ingredient, while Lemon is Alkalic-ingredient...
..even though both tastes the same Sour. So Over-acid is not advisable.
(2) It develops sudden Heat in the body... which is good if within a limit.
(3) Mankind's main Food-Substance, in general... is Vegetarian.
..Even the so called Non-Vegetarians... the Food menu contains Bread or such wheat or Rice-substance mainly...
... while the Non-Veg items are only Side- dishes, similar to Vegetarians having Vegetable dishes for the purpose, alongwith Vegetarian main item. made out of Rice or Wheat or other grains.
The digestive- support for which Alkali is required and Acid is not conducive for such foods, if beyond limit.
(4) For certain Herbal medicines, including Ayurveda... Tamarind is INCOMPATIBLE.
(5) Tamarind has a quality of developing Joint-pains, especially at the Knee- Joints, if consumed beyond limit...
...especially in the later part of Life... as an after-effect or Outcome postponed...
... for what we eat and do during earlier days... Tamarind cannot be an exception.
So.... better AVOID TAMARIND... as far as possible.... and ...
... take.... PLENTY OF LEMON... INSTEAD.... as a Substitute for Tamarind.
Oh I see !!
Thanks a lot, Sudhaama sir...
Thank you Dev :)
Sudhaama sir
Thanks a lot.. Your explanation is very useful.
Regards
Sowmya
Tamarind is considered a mild laxative and digestive. It is used to treat bronchial disorders and gargling with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat. It is antiseptic, used in the treatment of ulcers. Being highly acidic, it is a refrigerant (cooling in the heat) and febrifuge (for fighting fevers). The Ananga Ranga suggests consuming tamarind for enhancing a woman’s sexual enjoyment.
Tamarind pulp is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine and riboflavin. It is also a good source of niacin. It is considered useful as a cooling agent during fevers and also used as a carminative and mild laxative.
Many find it effective in treating digestive problems, bile disorders, bronchial problems and even as a gargle for sore throats. Tamarind pulp mixed with salt is used as a liniment for rheumatism. Used to alleviate sunstroke, tamarind is also a great remedy for ulcers because of its antiseptic properties.Tamarind has many other uses. The pulp is excellent for cleaning silver, copper and brass. Its leaves and flowers are used in making dyes.
- DECCAN HERALD(source)
well.........it is indeed cooling :) as i had always been told !! here in the middle east there even a drink made from tamarind to cool oneself :)
the word tamarind id derived from the arabic "tamar-e-hind", which means "date of india".
aseer tamarehind
(tamarind juice)
1. boil a small lemon sized tamarind with 2 cups of water. strain.
2. add sugar and lemon juice.
3. serve chilled.
Ayurveda lists tamarind as sour within the six tastes, which means that its properties are heavy, hot and oily. This group includes those plants which contain oxalic and fruit acids, such as blackcurrant, rosehip, the citrus family, mango and pomegranate. Its uses in Ayurveda are mainly as an aid to stimulating appetite, digestion and as a system cleanser, and is also listed as being an effective antidote for alcoholism. Mixed with sugar and a little salt, it is used for sunstroke, fever, biliousness and acute diarrhoea, and tamarind concentrate is a good, mild laxative.
Nutritionally, tamarind yields an energy value of around 70 calories per oz and is a fairly good non-animal source of calcium.
the extremely low incidence of kidney stones in the Indonesian population has been attributed to the frequent use of tamarind in Ayurvedic cooking. Tamarind rinds contain tartrates, which inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate stones by decreasing the amount of ionized calcium in the urine.
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Below are 10 general weight loss tips that many people have found very helpful.
10 Great Weight Loss Tips
Joining a weightloss group. Many people find that group work, with regular weigh-ins and sharing of experiences, can help motivation.
Formulate a personalized plan. Map out the next few months with target weights, days off from your diet, and rewards for progress.
Find a goal for your weight loss program. Aim for an event such as a summer holiday, wedding or similar event to aim for, that would motivate you to lose weight.
Learn your own weaknesses. People drive past fast food resturants everyday and are tempted to buy something unhealthy. An easy way to overcome that temptation would be to find a nutritious on the menu and only allow yourself to buy that.
Avoid going too long without food. Many people, when they do go too long with out food, overeat when they finally have the chance.
Don't weigh yourself more than once a week - more often you won't see any improvement and just get disillusioned.
Don't be over ambitious - a loss of 2 lb or max 1 kg a week is the most you should expect.
Anticipate the hurdles and falls. If you know you are going to go away for a weekend, for example, prepare tactics for eating out, anticipate a slight gain in weight. Mentally prepare yourself to get right back on target as soon as you return.
All dieters have good and bad days. Mentally plan out small treats or tactics to cope for when life is being unkind to you.
Visualize success. Set a reward for you that will motivate you to achieve it.
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Weight Loss Diet Program
This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.
During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcohol You must drink 10 glasses of water each day.
Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.
Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.
Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.
Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.
Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.
Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.
Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.
Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.
G.M.'S Wonder Soup
The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
28 oz, Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.
Additional Comments
Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.
You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.
Beverages you may consume while on the program :
1 Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
2 Club Soda is OK.
3 Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
4 Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
5 Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.
How and Why It Works
Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.
Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.
Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.
Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.
Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look today, compared to day one.
Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it.
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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS
There is no magic formula for losing weight. No magic diet or combination of foods will cause you to lose weight. When it comes down to it, the only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than you burn. If you eat more than you need, you will put on weight.
The energy you require to run all the everyday processes that go on in your body is determined by the rate at which your body metabolizes at rest. This is called the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The average figures for the basal metabolic rate of a man or woman depends on their height, weight, and body composition.
When you are overweight, the problem is not as simple as you may at first think. Not only are you over your ideal weight but in addition you probably have a disproportionate amount of fat instead of muscle. The point is: when you diet, the more muscle you lose as a percentage of your body weight, the less energy you need and this leads to a further imbalance between fat and muscle. However, if you combine a sensible diet with exercise, you will not only build up your muscle mass and tone up muscles that are out of condition, you will also raise your metabolic rate and so burn up more energy regardless of what you are doing. Exercise is therefore the key to weight loss.
If you put yourself on a diet where you consume less than 1000 calories a day, your body thinks it really is starving and takes appropriate action. This means to say that the body simply slows down and burns less energy. That is why a small inactive woman who is heavily overweight can consume less than 1000 calories a day and still put on weight, whereas another small but active woman of the same weight who eats more calories a day may actually lose weight.
What I recommend is that you eat a sensible amount each day of different kinds of foods - that is very little fat, salt, sugar, red meat and processed foods, but moderate amounts of poultry, eggs and fish, and large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, pulses, wholegrain cereals.
Before you begin, weigh yourself on the scales. I don't believe in over-zealous weight watching once you have started because some days you lose weight and other days you don't, which can be demoralizing. The truth is, your body weight fluctuates anyway. So, it is more realistic to record your weight at the beginning and the end of the week rather than day by day.
You should know your height, but if you don't, measure that as well. Now check yourself against the appropriate height/ weight charts. You are overweight when you are above the acceptable weight range and obese if you weigh 20 per cent above the upper end of the acceptable range. If you are small framed, your ideal weight should be nearer the lower range, and if you are large framed, your weight may be nearer the upper end of the acceptable range.
Turn on the mental switch that says you are going to lose weight. You have to want to lose weight. If you don't want to lose weight, forget it. You can't do it for someone else. You have to want to do it for yourself. If you really care about your health, well being, longevity, personal looks, and your family, then you should have no problem turning on the switch. You are not losing weight for the sake of losing weight, you are working toward the experience you will feel after the weight is gone. The benefits are what it is all about. And you really won't know how great it is until you get there.
Developing good eating habits to change our basic diet is the only way to create the body we want in the long run.
What changes can I make in my diet?
Here are a few weight loss pointers:Adopt reasonable expectations about health and weight goals and about how long it will take to achieve them.
Emphasize nutrient-dense foods
Eat small portions of foods at each meal.
Make legumes, grains, vegetables, and fruits central to your diet plan.
Eat slowly
Select low fat foods regularly
Drink plenty of water
Participate in some form of physical activity regularly.
Learn, practice, and follow a healthful eating plan for the rest of your life.
How many days during the week should I exercise? How long should I exercise? What's the best exercise to lose weight? These are the most frequently asked questions.
My answer: Any exercise is good… anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
The number one complaint I get concerning exercise is time! How do we find time to exercise? You must understand that regular exercise is a way to help lose weight and keep it off. It's not an overnight process. It takes months before you see results.
Exercise must become a priority in your life. You must commit 30 - 50 minutes per day, 3-4 times a week
Discouragement is the worst enemy to losing weight. There will be times when you intended to order a grilled chicken sandwich, salad and ended up ordering a burger with fries and milkshake!
These moments happen to everyone. The guilt is tremendous and the psychological damage is more destructive than the extra calories. Setbacks are inevitable but shouldn't be used as an excuse to give up or eat more. Accept the disappointment for that day and move on.
Staying on a healthy diet can be difficult at times because of problems with will power. Many people struggle with snacking on sugary or fatty foods because they try to completely eliminate them from their diet. This is the wrong thing to do. Here are some helpful hints to help your will power.
Don't deprive yourself - Lets face it, most of us are not willing to completely give up sweets or fattening foods. So instead of totally eliminating these foods from your diet, plan a special day to a small portion of your favorite food.
Expect a few bad days - Not everyday will be perfect for eating and exercise. It's not what you eat wrong on any given day, but what you eat wrong over several weeks that can prevent you from losing weight.
Another major discouragement is to eat healthy and exercise for weeks and months, only to step on the scale and see no improvement. Be sure that you are not consuming too many calories. You should choose healthy foods to stay within your calorie margin and understand that everyday will not be perfect. Continue to stay on your healthy diet and give your body time to adjust. Be sure to exercise (30 minutes at least 3 times per week) and the weight will come off. Sometimes the body doesn't respond rapidly to dietary changes but you need to stay consistent in your eating habits. In due time, the weight will come off and you'll be a much healthier person.
True hunger is a desire or drive to eat to nourish the body. Craving is a preference to certain foods and easily based on emotions. Hunger and craving are NOT the same. Much of the struggle comes from having a taste for a particular food like chocolate cake or pizza (better known as craving) and has nothing to do with being hungry. Many times we "give in" to the craving as a way to satisfy our taste buds, though we may not be hungry. Recognizing the difference between true hunger and a momentary craving is very important in the battle to lose weight.
How to deal with hunger: Eat your portion of a healthy meal. If you eat enough to feel slightly hungry after finishing your meal, then you ate just enough to lose weight in due time. Because of the time lag for the stomach to signal your brain that it has enough food, you'll get that satisfying feeling of being "full" 20 minutes later.
Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?
Nutrition tips from different sources can sometimes conflict with each other. Keep in mind the following tips:
There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to nutrition.
Good nutrition doesn't come in a vitamin pill. Your body benefits the most from eating healthy foods.
Eating all different kinds of foods is best for your body. Learn to try new foods.
Fad diets offer short-term changes but good health comes from long-term effort and commitment. Stories from people who have used a diet program or product, especially in commercials are a way to sell more of the product. Remember, weight gain or other problems that come up after the program are never talked about in the ads.
Most people are looking for the quick fix such as the " Lose 2kg (10 pounds) in 1 week" scheme, and they fall prey to all kinds of diet gimmicks. If you can exercise consistently and eat the correct portions of food, you will lose weight week after week, month after month.
Pav Bhaji:
Cut into big chunks 1 medium potato, 1 medium carrot & 5-6 beans,1 small or ¾ medium tomato , a handful of peas. Put it all in a cooker with little water, chilli powder & salt. Cook for 3 whistles. Let the steam go off. Take out any excess water left & mash the veggies. Crush 2 medium garlic cloves,1/2 inch ginger,1/2 sp jeera in the mortar to make a very coarse paste.Heat 1 tsp butter & add the paste to it.Let cook until flavourful. Add ½ chopped onions & cook for a minute(keep it crunchy). Add 1/3 tsp garam masala powder, a little turmeric powder & ½ tsp of coriander powder & fry well. Add the strained water & let it boil. Now add the mashed veggies, adjust salt & chilly powder to taste & cook until it becomes thick. Swith off fire & add ¼ chopped onions, chopped coriander, juice of 1 small lemon, ½ tsp butter & let the butter start melting. Mix well. Serve with bread toast or pav bun.
My 2 cents...
I completely agree with dev's suggestions. Breaking out of the 3 meals a day and getting into 5 meals a day (with focus on balancing proteins w/ carbs) will help a great deal.
Also, try incorporating some form of exercise (regular) into your routine.
Anyone tell me the recipe how to make keerai sambhar :D ?
i just had some 200g of fried chips,(cos i was really hungry), now i feel so sick and it was just too oily, yuk :cry: :twisted: :cry: :banghead:
dev & co,
Can some1 tell me how much calories would be i a 200g fried chips?? :roll:
pls chk http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Do a search & get to know the req data...:)
rather sad to c this thread falling apart.
Devuda ,
Where r u ?
Can some1 suggest some good food which are high in Vitamin B Complex?
Thanks
Raghu refer to this link :
http://chetday.com/vitaminbdeficiencies.html
:)
Healthy paneer- peas-capscicum:
INGREDIENTS:(serves 2)
100 gms paneer & peas... chop paneer into small cubes...cook peas for 2-3 mins in microwave oven...
1/2 big capcicum cut into long strips
1 Big Onion
1 Big Tomato
3 Garlic Flakes
1 Inch Ginger
1/2 tsp chilly pwd
1/4 tsp Garam Masala
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1 tsp Jeera seeds
2 Tbsp Oil
Milk -1/4 to ½ cup... depending on gravy consistency required
METHOD:
Fry onion + ginger + garlic till brownish... add tomato cut to the onions & fry till mushy ... add chilli pwd, turmeric & ¼ tsp garam masala ...fry for a min...cool & grind to a thick smooth paste...
Fry some Jeera in a little oil and then add the capscicum pieces...cook for a min or so... add the peas & the paste...let cook for 2-3 mins...add salt...Toss in paneer & cook for a few seconds and then add milk and cook with stirring on low flame until it starts to bubble...take off flame immediately.I use Amul slim & trim milk.
hello dev,
this is a very nice thread and i have just spotted it.
how abt oats?. who can take oats and who should not? do u have recipes with oats?. thanx in advance
Hi Tharuna,
Thanks...:)
Oats is very healthy... has lots of fiber... Almost everyone can take oats unless you have any discomfort when u take it... I'm not a big fan of oats as I have a bit of discomfort whenever I take oats...so I haven't tried any recipes with it... will let you know if I come across any recipes using oats...:)
well , ayesha has posted oats kichdi recipe. will try that dev.
i heard that drinking a glass of warm water before goin to bed will help in reducing weight and some people drink hot water after eating high cholestrol foods. does that help?
IMO, there is no short-cut to weight reduction...:)
what is IMO dev ? :?:
In My Opinion...:)
Dev,
r u still live and kicking :lol:
how have you been?
question (1) what is Tofu made of ? some one said, it is made from bean curd?